Want to help families of officers shot in York County? Here’s how

York County Sheriff’s Office asks for prayers as injured officers undergo surgery

The York County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for prayers for their injured deputies after a man reportedly shot four officers during a domestic violence call in York that stretched from late Monday night into early Tues

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The York County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for prayers for their injured deputies after a man reportedly shot four officers during a domestic violence call in York that stretched from late Monday night into early Tues

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York County residents or others wanting to help after four law enforcement officers were shot in York County can make donations to a Go Fund Me page or a South State Bank account.

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Three of the injured officers were York County Sheriff’s deputies. One is a K-9 officer, who was searching for the suspect when he was shot. The other two are members of the York County SWAT team, police said.

The fourth injured officer, who also is on the county SWAT team, is a York Police Department officer, said York Police Chief Andy Robinson.

Dover said donations may be made out to “York County Officers Fund,” and mailed to South State Bank at P.O. Box 768, York SC 29745, or dropped off at any of its York County locations. The York bank is at 801 E. Liberty St. Four other locations are at 1127 Ebenezer Road and 222 E. Main St. in Rock Hill, and 808 E. Tom Hall St. and 817 Dave Gibson Boulevard, Fort Mill.

Lt. Dale Edwards with York Police Department verified the authenticity of the Go Fund Me page. Edwards said the shootings are “still soaking in, and everybody’s having a hard time.”

The site says the fundraiser is endorsed by the SC York County Sheriff's Office, the York Police Department and Law Enforcement Chaplaincy for South Carolina.

It is coordinated by Heroes In Blue, a nonprofit organization that promotes police and community relationships and provides support to the families of fallen officers.

Heroes In Blue was founded by Kassy Alia in memory of Officer Gregory Alia, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Sept. 30, 2015, the site states.

Within five hours, as of 6 p.m. Tuesday, the site had raised more than $5,000.

Commentator Logan Kanipe said “Keep fighting;” Margarette Parrish said “Praying for all of these brothers in blue and their families;” Rhonda McSwain said “Many prayers for you and your family. The community supports and thanks you for your service and sacrifice; and William McGarry said “Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! We know this pain and send much love.”

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